Theory question 103
True Religion and Social JusticeDescribe any three practices which Amos condemned in the religious life of Israel and indicate the three things he recommended in their places.
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Practices condemned (any three): empty feasts, solemn assemblies and festivals which God hated (Amos 5:21).
Burnt offerings, cereal and peace offerings without righteousness (Amos 5:22).
Noisy songs and harps in worship (Amos 5:23).
Worship at Bethel and Gilgal, multiplying transgression while boasting of tithes and freewill offerings (Amos 4:4-5; 5:5).
Idolatry and false oaths by the gods of Samaria, Dan and Beersheba (Amos 8:14).
Impatience with sabbaths and new moons so they could cheat in trade (Amos 8:5).
Recommended instead: seek the Lord and live (Amos 5:4, 6).
Seek good and not evil; hate evil, love good (Amos 5:14-15).
Establish justice in the gate (Amos 5:15).
Let justice roll down like waters and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream (Amos 5:24).
Name three condemned practices with references and the three replacements: seeking God, justice and righteousness.